October 2025 Coastal Orange County Events
Andrea Ballesteros September 30, 2025
Andrea Ballesteros September 30, 2025
October is one of the best times to explore everything coastal Orange County has to offer. From Laguna Beach’s world‑class art walks to Newport’s Halloween family festivals, the month is filled with culture, food, community gatherings, and plenty of spooky fun. Here’s your ultimate guide to events happening throughout the coast this October.
First Thursdays Art Walk – Laguna Beach
October 2, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Laguna Art Museum / Downtown Laguna
Stroll through Laguna’s downtown galleries during this monthly art walk. October’s edition features the Steve Johnson Trio performing live.
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Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival 2025 – Laguna Beach
October 2, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
📍 Festival of Arts grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd
Sample dishes from 30+ restaurants paired with live music. Ages 21+.
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Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational
October 4 – 12, 2025 | Times vary
📍 Throughout Laguna Beach
Watch artists create stunning works en plein air, attend workshops, and enjoy public paint-outs.
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Love Laguna Beach 2025
October 4, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Multiple service sites across Laguna Beach
A community‑wide volunteer service day with projects ranging from cleanups to outreach.
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Vikara Laguna Beach Yoga Festival
October 18, 2025 | All day
📍 Guyer Field, Laguna Beach High School
A wellness festival overlooking the Pacific, featuring yoga, fitness, and vendors.
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Irvine Global Village Festival
October 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Great Park, Irvine
Celebrate cultural diversity with live performances, food booths, an international marketplace, and kids’ activities.
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Laguna Lanterns & Laments Ghost Tour
Nightly in October | Times vary
📍 Meet at the green space between Hotel Laguna & Main Beach Playground
A one‑hour haunted walking tour filled with eerie stories and local lore.
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Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch – Newport Beach
October 12, 2025 | Times vary
📍 Environmental Nature Center, Newport Beach
A family favorite featuring crafts, games, live entertainment, a pumpkin patch, and face painting.
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Brooks & Oak Street Halloween Block Party – Laguna Beach
October 31, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Oak Street & Brooks Street
A community Halloween tradition featuring trick‑or‑treating and festive street fun.
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Boo at the Bay – Newport Beach
October 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, Newport Beach
A family‑friendly Halloween party with creepy crafts, science experiments, and games.
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Surf City Spooktacular – Huntington Beach
October 31, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Main Street, Downtown Huntington Beach
Celebrate Halloween Surf City‑style with trick‑or‑treating from local businesses and festive fun on Main Street.
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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch
Through October 31, 2025 | Daily hours vary
📍 Irvine Regional Park
Enjoy hay rides, a haunted house, carnival games, and a pumpkin patch. Reservations required on weekends.
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From coastal art walks and food festivals to pumpkin patches and Halloween block parties, October is packed with events across Laguna Beach, Newport, Huntington, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a spooky night out or a family‑friendly fall festival, coastal Orange County has something for everyone this season.
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